Review of Dogville (2003) by Mike T — 09 Jul 2010
Immediately after this film finished, I felt a bit let down by the conclusion. Something about the third act wasn't working for me, and I couldn't quite put my finger on what it was. As I thought about it more, I realized that Von Trier had again challenged my expectations as a viewer, and his unexpected choices made me squirm.
The more I think about it, Dogville is a great film. This is more visually beautiful than the majority of costume epics released three times a year, with daring directorial decisions presented in every scene.
The cast of Dogville graces us with some of the best ensemble acting of the 2000s, with unsettling and powerful performances from everyone. This is a heavy, uneasy film to watch, and Von Trier's mastery takes it to startling places.
This review of Dogville (2003) was written by Mike T on 09 Jul 2010.
Dogville has generally received very positive reviews.
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